Michelangelo: “Every block of stone has a statue inside it; it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.” Seasons Greetings, Everyone! With the holidays fast approaching, I wanted to let you know that Gift Certificates are now on sale and you can purchase them HERE . Recently, I did an INTERVIEW with Voyage Raleigh, an online magazine focused on sharing inspiring stories from local entrepreneurs, artists, and small business from around the Triangle. They wanted to talk to

Garden Tiger Moth Waking up to cool mornings sure is a welcome gift after that long, hot Summer. It won’t be too long before me and my sidekick, Mr. Gray (one of our six cats), venture out into the pastures and woods behind our house for our annual forest bathing therapy . From late Fall to early Spring, these "morning walkies" are a vital component of our Mind-Body Self-Care regimen, keeping us balanced, centered, grounded, and connected. Keep reading past the Announcements

UPDATED 04/02/25 : Sound Healing sessions have been suspended for a bit while I work on my Mobile Sanctuary Project . Please check back in a few months and thank you for your patience! **********************************************𑁍******************************************* Need a safe space to escape the outside world, focus inward, and immerse yourself in some healing vibrations? The Sanctuary in Downtown Carrboro is just such a place. The Sanctuary is a space solely dev

Back in the '80s, way before massage therapy was even on my radar, I saw the classic movie Adam’s Rib  starring Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, and one scene in particular has stayed with me all these years. It’s the " massage scene " (a rather controversial one now) in which we witness Adam (Tracy) and Amanda (Hepburn) giving each other a "rubdown" in their family home. Many elements about this scene struck me, but here are the Top 3:  This couple had a massage table in

Hello Everyone, I hope you all had an enjoyable Summer and were able to take some much-earned “me time” for yourselves. Self-care is so essential. As we head into Fall, I wanted to share with you some exciting news. I am expanding my practice into the arena of personal and professional wellness with a new endeavor called Mobile Sanctuary. Mobile Sanctuary is a means by which a personal haven is created in the three most important realms of life:  The Home Environment The Work

Happy Spring Everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather and longer days we’ve been having. I did some Spring cleaning...

I hope you’re enjoying the season so far. It’s finally cool enough to take my morning walks in the pastures behind my house with my...

Hi Everyone, It feels good to be in the final stretch of this long, hot summer. These cool mornings are such a nice harbinger of Fall....

Do you ever let the cat (or dog) out, then turn around and he wants to come right back in–even though you just explained how hot it is...

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.” –Walt Whitman What My Clients Say I can’t tell you how...

Greetings Everyone, I hope you’re enjoying the Summer so far. With Summer Solstice fast approaching, I’ve been getting my proverbial...

Morning Walkabouts I love hearing the screen door slam behind me as I venture forth into the woods behind my house for my morning...

It seems like Spring has sprung overnight this year. I woke up one morning to a bright burst of yellow from the daffodils and forsythia...

Photo Credit: Ylanite Koppens Wanna get a head start on your holiday shopping? How about giving the gift of relaxation! I’ve got a few...

I love those moments in life that have a cinematic quality. When I noticed this stink bug on the Kalanchoe plant I bought the other day...

First Foray into the Forest This morning I stuck my face out the back door to see what the air felt like. It wasn’t quite crisp but it...

The Evolution of The Face Cloud During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, I began experiencing insomnia and anxiety on a nightly...

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far. It’s hard to believe that Fall is just around the corner. I wanted to let you know...

How has a year and a half of social distancing affected our overall sense of wellbeing? Suffice it to say, many people have become...

We know how various toxins found in processed foods and environmental pollutants affect the body, but what about “energetic” toxins? What...